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Courtnaye is a Christian blogger who loves writing to help women grow in their walk with the Lord. It's all about real talk, real issues, and real life in the faith! Don't miss out on her weekly posts every Monday at 7:30am on www.insideoutwithcourtnaye.org. For more info or questions, you can visit Courtnaye’s website or contact her via email. Also be sure to "Like" her page on Facebook. God bless!

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Overcoming a Complaining Attitude

Courtnaye is a Christian blogger who loves writing to help women grow in their walk with the Lord. It's all about real talk, real issues, and real life in the faith! Don't miss out on her weekly posts every Monday at 7:30am on www.insideoutwithcourtnaye.org. For more info or questions, you can visit Courtnaye’s website or contact her via email. Also be sure to "Like" her page on Facebook. God bless!

Yes! I am so glad that you clicked onto this link! If you are here right now, then you, I, and GOD (for that fact) knows that you want to be delivered and set free from this negative emotion. And that is a GREAT thing! So let’s work together to overcome a complaining attitude.

The best way to start is with the Word of God. It has been my lifeline for life-change, and it will do the same for you if you apply it. Philippians 2:14 says, “Do all things without murmurings and disputings.” (NLT) Meaning, do all things without complaining and arguing. Trust me. The Holy Spirit will help you to live out this command and develop a new mindset.

For instance, when you begin to feel yourself starting to complain or start a huge argument, the Holy Spirit will quicken you to either stop or consider your tone and your words. God knows that we will have disagreements with people such as our spouse, friends, sisters, brothers, children, and even co-workers and co-laborers. And He knows that we will be upset with the way He allows some things to work in our lives.

However, He despises the grumblings, backbiting, fighting, and bickering. At some point, there needs to be some type of resolve, humility, and a Christ-like manner in how to deal or react to life’s circumstances and people. Paul warns us through 1 Corinthians 10:10-11 saying, “And don’t grumble as some of them did (The Israelites), and then were destroyed by the angel of death. These things happened to them as examples for us. They were written down to warn us who live at the end of the age.” (NLT)

WE are living at the end of the age! Remember, Jesus is coming back soon! Pay attention to the signs and God’s Word, sis.

I don’t know about you, but that Word puts a charge in me! It makes me want to obey the Lord. How about you? Joshua 1:9 tells us, “Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything that is written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.”

Listen. I can guarantee that we won’t be complaining, hollering and screaming, and fighting in heaven. That’s why we have a dress rehearsal right down here on earth to get it right…NOW. The truth is that God is serious about complaining. It’s noise to His ears. And depending on the scenario, it shows that we don’t trust Him with our circumstances. Remember, when the Israelites kept complaining about their situation, Moses had to boldly tell them, “…your complaints are against God, not us.” (Exodus 16:8 - NLT) Whoa!!! Watch your complaints.

Let me ask you a few questions before I close this post. Have you ever been around a person who was a grumbler or someone who complained most of the time? How did it feel listening to him or her? Are you that person? In either case, the Bible tells us, “Do not be misled, bad company corrupts good character.” (1 Corinthians 15:33 - NIV) You want to be good company for others my sister, and you want to be around good company. No one likes to be around someone who complains and gripes just for sport and conversation. That’s NOT cute!

Personally, I have been around people who complain a lot and it’s tough to endure. I have even had to correct a few of them to let them know that it’s not good. Proverbs 27:5 says, “An open rebuke is better than hidden love!” (NLT). Also, if you love someone, you will tell them the truth. Granted, some have listened and some have not. And I’ve prayed for them. But for me, whenever I hear myself beginning to complain, I try to catch myself or the Holy Spirit quickens me to stop. Freedom is a choice for all of us.

Again, the Holy Spirit is our guide. And when we yield to His direction and correction, that’s when we please the Father and experience true deliverance and freedom. So don’t ignore your supernatural Helper…your STOPPER (i.e. the Holy Spirit). He will be right there to help you overcome a complaining attitude. I pray that you’ll make the right choice to yield TODAY. If you do, your life will be changed for the better and others will take notice around you! #experiencefreedom

Remember, Jesus is coming back soon. And those who endure unto the end, shall be saved. Let’s be ready from the Inside Out.

~Courtnaye

*A good book that I recommend this week is called, “Lord, Change My Attitude Before It’s Too Late” By James MacDonald. Order it TODAY!!!

QUESTION: Do you struggle with complaining or know someone who does? Leave a comment as ask a question and I will respond to you promptly…

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